Is hypoglycemia diabetes?

Bro, hypoglycemia is just low sugar. I got it once when I went heavy on gym training without eating anything. It has nothing to do with diabetes unless you are already taking diabetes medicines that drop your sugar. Just eat properly!

Listen to me, hypoglycemia means your blood sugar has fallen below normal levels. It is not diabetes, but if you keep getting these low sugar attacks, it is not normal either. Go to a laboratory, get your fasting sugar tested, and show it to a doctor.

It is not diabetes, but you need tests to find the cause. A basic fasting blood glucose and HbA1c test will cost you around 300 to 500 rupees in any local lab. Get those done first so you have solid reports before spending on expensive doctor consultations.

My daughter used to get shaky and pale in school, which the doctor said was mild hypoglycemia from skipping breakfast. It is not diabetes, but as a parent, I make sure she always carries a sweet biscuit pack. Please get a proper doctor's opinion.

I have been dealing with reactive hypoglycemia for years, and I am not diabetic. The trick is to eat small meals every 3-4 hours instead of three big ones, and avoid eating pure sugar on empty stomach. Definitely get an HbA1c test to confirm your status.

Oh, I always thought both were the same thing. So if my glucose level is low, does it mean I don't have to worry about getting diabetes in the future? If anyone could explain this gently, it would be very helpful.

Actually, yaar, hypoglycemia is just the medical term for low blood sugar. Diabetes is usually when your sugar is too high. But yeah, if a diabetic person takes too much insulin, they can get hypoglycemia. Best to check with a doc!